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BBC World·June 24, 2026 at 3:12 AM

Dettol has issued an apology following backlash over an advertisement in China that was criticized for being sexist. The ad depicted a man seeking a partner who is described as 'not tainted by other men,' which led to accusations of promoting toxic masculinity and sexism, according to BBC World.

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